Publications by authors named "Valeria Ortiz"
A 25-year-old woman presented with a 4 months history of progressive pain and tumefaction in the right parietal region. Deformity of the scalp was evident, and a biopsy was taken, reporting a high- grade dermatofibrosarcoma. She underwent surgical management, achieving a gross total resection.
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- The study examines factors affecting the presence of Triatoma infestans, a disease-carrying bug, in homes and surrounding areas.
- It involved capturing these bugs in 139 households and interviewing residents about their awareness and practices regarding vector control.
- Findings revealed high infestation rates in house compounds and peridomestic areas, with a lack of awareness among 80% of residents about how their surroundings, especially structures like chicken coops, contribute to the problem, highlighting the need for better education on vector control.
Introduction: Iodine is considered to be an essential micronutrient in pregnant women. Iodine placental transport to the embryo-fetus is essential for hormone synthesis and is crucial for nervous system development. However, the relationship between iodine intake and placental weight and its potential implications for the newborn have not been studied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe urinary iodine excretion (UIE) assay is an effective method to detect reduced iodine intake. UIE was measured in two different samples (morning and evening) from 121 pregnant women, with a turbid-metric method modified by Pino (normal value =150 ugl/1). Furthermore, thyroid function was evaluated in pregnant women with UIE <100 ug/l.
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